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Not all dogs have what it takes to be Lassie.

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Think twice before letting your pooch drink standing water or munch on that discarded bagel.

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Here's why you shouldn't rely on the seven-year rule.

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Although England's Geoff Hurst booted four goals to lead the home team to victory, the real hero of the 1966 World Cup was an English pooch named Pickles.

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Dogs make you happier and healthier, and they might even detect cancer.

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Animal OrthoCare's clients include a quadriplegic dog and a 6-ton elephant.

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Man's best friend can sometimes be a little hard to recognize.

The Dog in Photography: 1839-Today is a thorough survey of the history of dog pics.

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Any dog can fight. But only one could help win the Great War.

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A well-groomed coat could make all the difference for these pups.

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In honor of National Puppy Day, here are 25 things everyone should know about these very good four-legged snuggle buddies.

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Fido and Fluffy deserve to be captured like the stars they are.

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Small amounts of pentobarbital were detected in Kibbles 'N Bits and Gravy Train products.

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Every year, billions of dollars in ancient artifacts and other cultural objects are looted and sold around the world. A new project is training dogs to sniff them out.

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It's time you started washing these bacteria traps.

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After years of dwindling popularity, the Queen’s favorite dog breed is making a comeback.